Ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure deserves more than a IIb guidelines recommendation.

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2019)

The current evidence and guidelines for rhythm management of AF in HFrEF were examined. We propose updates of rhythm management (catheter ablation and antiarrhythmic drugs) of AF in HFrEF incorporating this most uptodate evidence.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation
left atrial
left atrial appendage
oral anticoagulants
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
clinical practice
percutaneous coronary intervention
coronary artery disease
venous thromboembolism